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Welcome to Neaudd Cwmllynfell Hall

Neuadd Cwmllynfell Hall is a voluntary organisation that manages a community centre in the village of Cwmllynfell, which is situated in the Twrch Valley 16 miles north-east of Swansea on the western edge of the Brecon Beacons.  A new centre was built on the site of a former Miners Welfare Hall and completed in 2003.  The centre is very active and provides a wide range of social, sport and recreational activities for people of all ages and abilities.  It also runs a community cafe CAFFI’R NEUADD.   It was awarded The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service in the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Honours List 2022, which is the highest award for voluntary organisations in the UK, for its work during the Covid pandemic.

We’re always on the lookout for willing volunteers to helps us.  If you have some free time to offer your services please get in touch with the Hall Manager for more information. 

Latest News!

The Charity is grateful once more to Neath Port Talbot Council for a grant from the Third Sector Grant Scheme
The Charity was successful in applying for a SPF UK Government grant through Neath Port Talbot Council for Voluntary Service
The ManicPhonics Experience.  30th April 2023. Tickets £6. On sale in the Hall.  Limited numbers. Book early. Ed Sheeran Tribute.
Our chair, Moira Thomas, receiving the engraved domed crystal Queen's Award for Voluntary Service  from Mrs Louise Fleet, HM Lord

About us

Neuadd Cwmllynfell Hall is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee .  The organisation has been managing the new community centre since 2003.  It was one of a small number of successful community organisations in Wales to receive a capital grant from the Millennium Fund to convert a former Miner’s Welfare Hall into a modern community centre.  Since the opening of the new building in 2003, the organisation has raised income through a variety of grant schemes and its own fundraising efforts to develop activities in the centre.  It employs a full-time Hall Manager and a part-time Assistant Manager.  It is supported in its work by volunteers, including the trustees.

 What we do

The trustees meet at least once a month throughout the year to plan activities and special events; to ensure that the building is well-maintained and operating to its full potential; and to manage its paid staff.  It receives some grant assistance from Cwmllynfell Community Council and Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council, and the remainder, about two-thirds of its annual income, is generated from room hire charges, sales of refreshments, a 100 club, other fundraising activities and from applications to grant-giving trusts.

The trustees also contribute to the day-to-day running of the centre and provide voluntary cover for staff on holiday or sickness leave.   They work to a 5-year business plan and are constantly developing ways of improving the facilities in the centre to meet local needs.  For example, in June 2019 it opened a community cafe, CAFFI’R NEUADD, which privides hot and cold meals and refreshments every weekday. They are always open to new ideas for services and activities from local people of all ages.

The community centre provides security to the adjacent bowling green and the young people’s skateboard and activities park.

Who we are

Staff

Martin Harries is the full-time Hall Manager, who has been in post since Neuadd Cwmllynfell Hall first started.  He lives locally and is a Welsh speaker.

Claire Jones is the Assistant Manager and works part time.

Trustees

Moira Thomas – Chair

Donna Williams – Secretary

Kerry Bennet

Cerith Close

Richard Davies

Erica Thomas Howells

Cynthia Phillips

Advisors

Eleri Davies

Jessica Evans

Catrin Griffiths

 

 

Activities

The Community Centre has a large sports hall, several smaller rooms, some of which are used for storing equipment, a fitness suite, an office, foyer, a small kitchen, and men’s and women’s toilets.  Some activities are organised by the trustees and Hall Manager, some by independent groups and organisations, and some by individuals.  For more information about activities contact Martin, the Hall Manager, whose contact details are on the Contact page. Forthcoming events and activities will appear in our News & Events section and on our Facebook page.

The activities in the Centre include the following:

Short mat bowls

There are practise games in the main hall every Monday and Wednesday afternoon 2.00-4.00 and every Friday evening 5.00-8.00.  There is a donation of £1 per person.  The Hall has its own team that plays in the West Glamorgan League and they welcome new players.  Three young people have represented the Wales Under 16 Team.

Walking Club

The club members meet in the Hall on Thursday mornings at 10.00.  They go on local walks and further afield.  New members are always welcome

Welsh Contact Karate Association

Tuesdays

5.30 – 6.30 pm Kids Zone (for ages 8-13)

6.30 – 7.30 pm Adults

Thursdays

5.30 – 6.15 pm Little Dragons (for ages 4-7)

6.15 – 7.15 pm Kids Zone (for ages 8-13)

7.15 – 8.15 pm Adults

For more information go to the WCKA website: http://wcka-kickboxing.co.uk/cwmllynfell/

Over 50s Keep Fit

The session is every Tuesday morning 10.00 – 11.00.  The fee is £3.50 per session which includes tea or coffee.

Holiday Playschemes

Playschemes are currently under review.

Mother & Toddler Group

The Parent & Toddler is currently not available.  Sessions will be organised when a need has been re-established.

Youth Club

The club meets on Wednesday evenings 6.00 – 8.00.  It is hoped to increase the provision to 2 nights

Nail Cutting Service

The service has been discontinued

OAP Group

The group meets the first Wednesday of the month at 1.30 p.m

Bingo

The sessions are held every Monday afternoon at 2.30 with a £1 entrance fee.

Gym – Fitness Suite

The fitness suite is open Monday-Friday.  The list of charges can be found in Room Hire

There is also a personal trainer, Gareth, who is based in the fitness suite, Mondays – Fridays. He can help to design safe and effective fitness programmes and give instruction in reaching personal health and fitness goals.  For more information you can contact Gareth on 078 8034 9293 or email him at: drewson12@hotmail.co.uk

Tawe Twrch Fuel Club

The group meets every Wednesday morning 10.00 – 12.00 noon.  There are leaflets in  the Hall foyer for people to join the community fuel scheme to get discounted prices on heating oil.

Outdoor bowls

The bowling green next to the Hall is open every day from April – September.  Bowls are provided for newcomers.  The bowling club is always on the lookout for new players, so do go along.

Urdd Sports Club

The afterschool sports club is held on Fridays.

3.00 – 5.00 for young people aged 6 – 10 years

5.00 – 5.45 for young people aged 3 – 5 years

Remembrance Day Service

Services are held on the Friday before Remembrance Sunday, which is the second Sunday in November.  The dates will appear in our News & Events page nearer the time and posted on our Neuadd Cwmllynfell Hall Facebook page

Additional Activities

Concerts, public meetings, sports competitions, friendly darts competitions, workshops, fashion shows, talks, presentations, fundraising and other events will appear in the News & Events page on this website and posted on Facebook.  Why not become a friend of Neuadd Cwmllynfell Hall on our Facebook site to receive all the updates on what is happening in the Hall?

Room Hire

The community centre has a large sports hall which can be hired for large functions, such as concerts, competitions, fundraising events and children's parties. Comfortable padded chairs, round tables to seat 8 people and a portable stage, with basic PA equipment, are available. There is soft play equipment and a bouncy castle for children's parties. The hall seats 100 people. There is a small kitchen to make drinks and to prepare food, but a new kitchen is being installed and will become available for functions when it has been formally registered.

There is also a lounge area for smaller group events, such as meetings and presentations. The lounge is carpeted and has comfortable fixed seating, chairs and tables.

There are several free car parks near the community centre, as well as some on-road parking in non-restricted areas.

To hire a room or to discuss your room layout arrangements, you can contact the Hall Manager, Martin Harries, using any of the contact details on our Contact page.

Price List

Main Hall

Hourly rate

Daily rate with after-cleaning done by user

Daily rate with after-cleaning included

Children’s party

Buffet per head

£17.50

£100

£150

£60

£8.50

Lounge

Hourly rate

£10

Gym – Fitness Suite

Standard sessional rate

Over 60 sessional rate

There is a personal trainer, Gareth, who is based in the fitness suite.  He can help to design safe and effective fitness programmes and give instruction in reaching personal health and fitness goals.

 

 

 

£2.50

£2.00

To discuss your health and fitness needs and to find out what the charges are please contact Gareth on 078 8034 9293

Contact

There are a number of ways you can contact us, and we are happy to respond to your enquiries in the way that best suits you.

Telephone:   01639 831284 (9.00a.m - 5.00p.m Monday - Friday)

email: cwmllynfell.hall@icloud.com         (or use the contact form below)

Facebook: Neuadd Cwmllynfell Hall

Address: Gwilym Road, Cwmllynfell, Swansea SA9 2GH